This afternoon preliminary findings of necropsy conducted by Dr. Christina Christensen, Veterinary Pathologist for Dave Dalton’s expired dog, Bashful were announced. Bashful suffered from a generalized gastrointestinal hemorrhage. There was no evidence of trauma.

Bib #4, Jerry Joinson damaged his sled on the trail in the vicinity of the second road crossing outside of McCabe. A replacement sled was procured for him and he is currently progressing down the trail and continues in the race. The eight-hour time penalty will be applied at the finish line to...